Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors...
Manual
Page 8
... Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12...
... Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12...
Manual
Page 9
... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
Manual
Page 10
... 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (...to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE...
... 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (...to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE...
Manual
Page 12
...to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) The DVI-D ...port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78GM-S2H...
...to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) The DVI-D ...port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78GM-S2H...
Manual
Page 13
... the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •... surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •... surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
Manual
Page 16
... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules...following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...
... be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules...following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...
Manual
Page 17
...will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs...
...will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs...
Manual
Page 21
...," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to this jack. Dual...
...," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to this jack. Dual...
Manual
Page 36
...This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. You can use the SPACE key) and then press...settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load ...
...This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. You can use the SPACE key) and then press...settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load ...
Manual
Page 37
... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
Manual
Page 38
...If you to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you wish to enter...errors. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The ...
...If you to selects the type of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you wish to enter...errors. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The ...
Manual
Page 39
...(Default) Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum ... run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this feature. - 39 - Capability Away Mode [D-SUB/DVI] [Auto] [...
...(Default) Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum ... run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this feature. - 39 - Capability Away Mode [D-SUB/DVI] [Auto] [...
Manual
Page 45
... the system to be turned on this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date...
... the system to be turned on this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date...
Manual
Page 49
...being used . (Note) This item is recommended that supports this feature. - 49 - BIOS Setup HT Link Frequency Allows you to alter the memory controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is enabled. (Default: 500) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the frequency for...This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 150 MHz to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to 1100 MHz. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of these components. 2-9 MB ...
...being used . (Note) This item is recommended that supports this feature. - 49 - BIOS Setup HT Link Frequency Allows you to alter the memory controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is enabled. (Default: 500) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the frequency for...This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 150 MHz to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to 1100 MHz. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of these components. 2-9 MB ...
Manual
Page 50
... present only if you to set to X4.00. Auto (default) allows BIOS to 200 MHz. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. (Default) DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...
... present only if you to set to X4.00. Auto (default) allows BIOS to 200 MHz. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. (Default) DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item...
Manual
Page 51
... 0.3V at 0.1V increment. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.... The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set memory voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 51 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the...
... 0.3V at 0.1V increment. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment.... The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set memory voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 51 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the...
Manual
Page 59
... up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives...
... up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives...
Manual
Page 69
... button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement... Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. and M.I .B. 3. Unique Features 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and...
... button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement... Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. and M.I .B. 3. Unique Features 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use and...
Manual
Page 70
... ReadyBoost allows you to use for system speed, set the amount of memory space to speed up your computer's performance. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM...
... ReadyBoost allows you to use for system speed, set the amount of memory space to speed up your computer's performance. Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to Computer. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of RAM...